VOLVO XC70 MOT pass rate
75.8% of 25,840 VOLVO XC70 MOT tests pass.
At 75.8%, The XC70 passes slightly less often than the average across all VOLVO models (80.1%).
At 75.8%, The VOLVO XC70 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 82.5% at 6–10 years to 68.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 82.5% | 5,472 | 87,273 miles |
| 10–15 years | 78.8% | 10,699 | 120,053 miles |
| 15+ years | 68.5% | 9,665 | 152,274 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO XC70
The most common reason the VOLVO XC70 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 56.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 56.6% | Not working |
| Suspension | 39.7% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 31.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 20.5% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Steering | 14.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 10.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.2% | Inscription illegible |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO XC60 — 85.1% pass rate
- VOLVO V40 — 77.8% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 92.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 80.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 82.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLVO XC70?
- 75.8% of VOLVO XC70 MOT tests pass, based on 25,840 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO XC70?
- The most common reason the VOLVO XC70 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 56.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VOLVO XC70's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLVO service history guide for how to check and keep one.